Salty Jackal Surf Camp

Salty Jackal Surf Camp is the only accommodation establishment in Namibia specializing in surfing. Namibia has consistent waves suitable for all skill levels depending on season (ask us!).

Empty Lineups. Quality Waves. Untamed Nature. Adventure.This is surfing in Namibia.

Venture into the wilderness to find wild animals, spectacular landscapes, our many indigenous cultures and an unforgettable adventure.

The experience

Are you tired of surfing in crowded lineups making it hard to catch enough waves to improve your surfing? Or are you chasing the longest barrel in the world, the world famous Skeleton Bay, which lies only 1 hour from the surf camp? Either way, you have come to a country offering fantastic waves - high quality, consistent and uncrowded spots for all levels. In many surf sessions it is only our group in the water, sometimes joined by a handful of local surfers. In Namibia surf spots rarely have more than 10 local surfers out - 20 is already a crowd for us. This means more waves for you!

A typical day at our surf camp: breakfast and a morning surf session followed by a world-class coffee in one of the town's cafes to unwind and share stories of the surf. After lunch we spend the afternoon relaxing, exploring nearby sights & attractions or getting adventurous with some adrenaline packed activities. The evening leaves time for a sundowner in the sand dunes or a cold drink by the ocean. Dinners are often spent together around a BBQ fire, in a beer garden with live music or at a delicious wine bar & pizzeria. On prime surf days we’ll do two sessions or spend the whole day at one of the far away point breaks in the wilderniss - sorrounded by shipwrecks, jackals & seals, usually dolphins and sometimes even whales & penguins!

When to come?

Our surf camps run all year long - Thursday to Thursday.
To tailor the experience on the needs and surf level of each participant we accomodate as follows:
- January to April: Beginner to Intermediates
- May to August: Intermediates to Advanced
- September to December: Beginner to Intermediates

Summer months November-April are ideal for beginner-intermediate surfers - for complete beginners you'll learn in a fun, step-by-step way how to surf according to ISA guidelines and in safe beginner conditions. May-October is great for intermediate to advanced surfers - here the focus is on surfing many different spots and conditions to push your surfing. Our surf camp dates will always clearly state which level of surfer a specific surf camp is suited to and each surf camp will have a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 participants.

With over 20+ spots to choose from in our area, we drive you to suitable spots according to your surf level. We believe that a week spent surfing in Namibia will expand your surfing comfort zone and make for some unforgettable sessions. In every surf, whether a beginner lesson in the whitewash or a barrel riding session at Skeleton Bay, our coaches, experienced surfers with ISA qualification, will be helping you improve and make sure you are safe and having fun.

Surf photography & video analysis can be booked at additional cost and are charged per group per session.
For those who want to experience more of Namibia’s waves, we also offer a 3-day Skeleton Coast Surfari on request - a surf trip to the Skeleton Coast Park, either camping or lodging to suit your budget & preferences.